Tag: New Orleans

Babe Ruth says Goodbye – This DiSH for April 27

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In 1947, it was ‘Babe Ruth Day’ at all major league ballparks. He addressed the crowd at Yankee Stadium. 

In 1956, Rocky Marciano retired from boxing and did so as the only undefeated heavyweight champion. 

In 2009, the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets by 56 in a playoff game to set the record for largest margin of victory in the NBA postseason. 

And in 1983, Nolan Ryan passed Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeouts list. 

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Bounty Gate Exposed! – This DiSH for March 2

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In 2012, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed the New Orleans Bounty Gate program.

In 1974, the North Carolina Tar Heels erased an 8-point deficit in the final 17 seconds to send the game to OT

And in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 16

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In 1973, OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.

In 2019, Drew Brees set two NFL records.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 7

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In 1980, one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history happened, setting the stage for what would come soon after for that franchise. 

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